Upscale Shopping in Downtown Petaluma

One of the first things you'll notice in the home store are Barloga's Grand Format — magnificently oversized and ethereal feather photographs, measuring 40'x60' and each printed on a single sheet of cotton rag. They're a stunning way to center the look of a room with subtle drama. Or, on a smaller scale, you'll find gentle macrame dreamcatchers, handmade rustic pots with succulent arrangements, and natural design elements like shimmering geodes and agate slices.

This is a third generation, family-owned, kitchen 'boutique' for anyone who wants to cook and entertain with a decidedly Sonoma County sense of gracious hospitality and relaxed elegance. You'll find handsome blue-and-white botanical print dishes, linens, and table accessories, plus an extensive selection of essentials for outdoor dining. Begin with Melamine dishes that mimic rustic china in everything from brilliant modern colorations to classic Italian majolica patterns. Add goblets and glasses in shimmering, but unbreakable, acrylic and brilliantly hued cutlery.

This locally owned store has been a successful boutique on Kentucky Street for over 25 years. As you might expect, they feature many locally designed and mindfully manufactured fashions. Looking for a little color? Check out the selection of easy to wear, easy to pack, Cut Loose Clothing in an artist's palette of colors, all made in San Francisco. Or try on spring's new breezy and feminine looks in soft blush pinks and gentle florals, as well as bright, summer-friendly stripes.

After a morning of shopping you might be a bit hungry, or at least need a place to sit with a little something while you parade out your newest finds of the day. Like the shops, there are all sorts of eateries within those two blocks.